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Research developments of adjuvant therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma after resection
Cheng Shuhui,Chen Bo,Li Yexiong
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences ( CAMS ) and Peking Union Medical College ( PUMC),Beijing 100021,China
Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignancy with high rate of morbidity and mortality.Liver resection is the most effective curative treatment,yet subsequent recurrence and death are common,with 5-year overall survival rate remaining about 50% and 5-year postoperative recurrence reaching as high as 60%-70% reported by previous publications. Therefore,it is essential to identify the optimal adjuvant therapy for patients with unfavorable prognostic factors to decrease the postoperative recurrence or metastasis,thereby to deliver the promise of improved outcomes. However,there is no consensus about it and several treatment options were under investigation,including transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE),radiotherapy,targeted therapy,and other treatments. Here,we review studies on the role of adjuvant therapies,to provide evidences for further research and clinical practice.
Corresponding Authors:
Li Yexiong,Email:yexiong12@163.com;Chen Bo,Email:cbchinese@163.com
Cite this article:
Cheng Shuhui,Chen Bo,Li Yexiong. Research developments of adjuvant therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma after resection[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2019, 28(3): 233-237.
Cheng Shuhui,Chen Bo,Li Yexiong. Research developments of adjuvant therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma after resection[J]. Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology, 2019, 28(3): 233-237.
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